ZAPPATiKA was formed in 2007 with the intention of writing & performing some "pretty far-out shit !" and also to explore the vast catalogues of Frank Zappa's music and perform some of that live. Well, they have certainly done both of thise things and next to a whole clutch of Zappa Tribute shows throughout Europe, they have also built up a huge catalogue of their own original music too.
ZAPPATiKA is extremely versatile and,like many Zappa line-ups, they will have to switch time signatures,keys and genres very many times during a live 2hour show !
They have toured in various European countries with some live shows lasting up to 3 hours and to date,Dec.2011, they have produced 2 albums -
The Short but Legendary Flight of the Dodo (2009)
Strictly Frankly - a live tribute to Mr Frank Zappa (2011)
The band comprises of 6 members -
ZOMBY WOOF on Guitars and vocals,
BONGO FURY on Percussion,Synth & vocals
KE on Violin & vocals
THE KID on Bass guitar and vocals
McINNES - Guitars & vocals
BATTATUTTI - Drums & vocals
- no animals or republicans were injured during the making of our music nor do we take any kind of responsibility for injuries caused to your mind by listening to ZAPPATiKA -instead we invite you all round for dinner and nice game of cards next wednesday afternoon at about 2.30,and failing that we can always come round to your on Thursday evening and do a show in your bathrooom if the acoustics are okay....
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